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‘Spearhead of annexation’: Israel hands West Bank rule to civilian police Israel's transfer of West Bank policing to civilian forces cements de facto annexation and empowers settler militias. Read more.... 👇 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/16/spearhead-of-annexation-israel-hands-west-bank-rule-to-civilian-police?traffic_source=rss -------Follow 👉 @aljazeera_world------

‘Limited options’ for many Iranians as war with US chokes economy Millions of Iranians struggle to make ends meet as war with US devastates the economy and sends prices soaring. Read more.... 👇 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/16/limited-options-for-many-iranians-as-war-with-us-chokes-economy?traffic_source=rss -------Follow 👉 @aljazeera_world------

Trump threatens to make the Strait of Hormuz a US territory: Can he? US president has yet another outlandish threat for Iran, with no end to war in sight. Read more.... 👇 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/16/trump-threatens-to-make-the-strait-of-hormuz-a-us-territory-can-he?traffic_source=rss -------Follow 👉 @aljazeera_world------

Arsenal vs Manchester City LIVE: FA Community Shield Follow updates from the Community Shield, including the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game. Read more.... 👇 https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/liveblog/2026/8/16/arsenal-vs-manchester-city-live-fa-community-shield?traffic_source=rss -------Follow 👉 @aljazeera_world------

Why has Israel escalated attacks in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire? At least 11 people killed in one day of Israeli attacks despite truce extension brokered by US in June. Read more.... 👇 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/16/why-has-israel-escalated-attacks-in-southern-lebanon-despite-ceasefire?traffic_source=rss -------Follow 👉 @aljazeera_world------

Premier League: Key talking points heading into the new 2026-27 season City, Liverpool and Chelsea have new faces in the dugout as Arsenal attempt to defend title for first time in 90 years. Read more.... 👇 https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/16/premier-league-key-talking-points-heading-into-the-new-2026-27-season?traffic_source=rss -------Follow 👉 @aljazeera_world------

Doctor describes amputating girl’s leg in Gaza without anaesthesia ‘We were praying for her to faint’. Read more.... 👇 https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/16/doctor-describes-amputating-girls-leg-in-gaza-without-anaesthesia?traffic_source=rss -------Follow 👉 @aljazeera_world------

The post-Hormuz era offers Africa a great opportunity But to capture its benefits, the continent needs to develop an effective, common maritime policy. Read more.... 👇 https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/8/16/the-post-hormuz-era-offers-africa-a-great-opportunity?traffic_source=rss -------Follow 👉 @aljazeera_world------

Mohamed Salah’s Trabzonspor debut ends in draw with Kasimpasa The Egyptian forward, who joined the Turkish club on a free transfer, came off the bench early in the second half. Read more.... 👇 https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/16/mohamed-salah-trabzonspor-debut-draw-kasimpasa-turkish-super-lig?traffic_source=rss -------Follow 👉 @aljazeera_world------

Live video captures panic as gunman opens fire at park in Kentucky Live video captures panic as gunman opens fire at park in Kentucky Read more.... 👇 https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/16/live-video-captures-panic-as-gunman-opens-fire-at-park-in-kentucky?traffic_source=rss -------Follow 👉 @aljazeera_world------

Cincinnati Open: Djokovic stunned by Tirante in second round Novak Djokovic struggled in the hot conditions and was ousted from Cincinnati Open in his first match since Wimbledon. Read more.... 👇 https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/16/cincinnati-open-djokovic-stunned-by-tirante-in-second-round?traffic_source=rss -------Follow 👉 @aljazeera_world------

3-year-old girl rescued 100 hours after Colombia earthquake A three-year-old girl and a 75-year-old man have been pulled alive from the rubble days after Colombia’s earthquake. Read more.... 👇 https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/16/3-year-old-girl-rescued-100-hours-after-colombia-earthquake?traffic_source=rss -------Follow 👉 @aljazeera_world------

At least 12 people killed in Hungary bus crash Bus carrying Polish tourists overturns, killing 12 people and injuring 10 others on the M3 motorway near Mezokeresztes. Read more.... 👇 https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/16/at-least-12-people-killed-in-hungary-bus-crash?traffic_source=rss -------Follow 👉 @aljazeera_world------

Photos: Patriotic music and flags mark Taliban rule anniversary in Kabul Crowds create carnival-like atmosphere in Afghan capital as Taliban celebrates five years since its return to power. Read more.... 👇 https://www.aljazeera.com/gallery/2026/8/16/photos-patriotic-music-and-flags-mark-taliban-rule-anniversary-in-kabul?traffic_source=rss -------Follow 👉 @aljazeera_world------

Douglass breaks 50m freestyle swimming world record, Ledecky loses 800m US swim superstar Katie Ledecky was upstaged by Lani Pallister, while Kate Douglass made history twice in 50m freestyle. Read more.... 👇 https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/8/16/pallister-ledecky-pan-pacific-swimming-championship-800m-free-douglass-50m-free-world-record?traffic_source=rss -------Follow 👉 @aljazeera_world------